34 observations
San Gabriel Bunchgrass Lizard
Sceloporus dixoni
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Squamata ›Family: Phrynosomatidae ›Genus: Sceloporus
About
Sceloporus dixoni is a species of lizard in the family Phrynosomatidae. It was split from Sceloporus subniger in 2021. It is endemic to the western half of the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt between Morelia, Michoacán, and the lower slopes of the Nevado de Colima in Jalisco. It is named in honor of James R. Dixon who worked extensively on Mexican herpetofauna.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of San Gabriel Bunchgrass Lizard is Sceloporus dixoni.
- San Gabriel Bunchgrass Lizard belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- San Gabriel Bunchgrass Lizard belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- San Gabriel Bunchgrass Lizard belongs to the class Reptilia.
- San Gabriel Bunchgrass Lizard belongs to the order Squamata.
- San Gabriel Bunchgrass Lizard belongs to the family Phrynosomatidae.
- San Gabriel Bunchgrass Lizard belongs to the genus Sceloporus.